John Robert Gray

John Robert Gray obituary

John Robert Gray

John Gray Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cunningham Funeral Home - Bridgeport on Aug. 31, 2025.

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On Saturday, August 30, 2025, John Robert Gray (85) passed away at home surrounded by love.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the Cunningham Funeral Home in Bridgeport.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to the Lawrence County Cancer Resource Center and Wig Shoppe. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.cunninghamfuneralhomes.com.

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Cunningham Funeral Home - Bridgeport

441 Lanterman Street, Bridgeport, IL 62417

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